Exceptional Headhunting Services for South Korean Businesses
Keller provides top-tier executive search services to businesses in Seoul, South Korea, through our team of experienced recruiters. We specialize in delivering the best candidates for vacancies spanning various disciplines and fields, and our extensive network allows us to secure professionals on a local and international scale.
We are a full-service executive recruitment firm that focuses on attracting talent who aligns with our clients’ unique requirements and company culture. In addition to providing tailored staffing solutions, Keller offers to help companies with leadership assessment, training and development, succession planning, ESG and sustainability consulting, and more.
Seoul is South Korea’s capital. This sprawling metropolis comprises three central business districts: Downtown Seoul, Gangnam, and Yeouido-dong. Downtown Seoul is the traditional city center and central business district and has the most diversified economy of the three districts. Gangnam is Seoul’s upscale, modern center renowned for its high standard of living and private education institutions, while Yeouido-dong is the city’s financial hub.
Seoul has been described as the world’s “most wired city” and boasts highly advanced technological infrastructure. It also hosts the headquarters of industry giants like LG and Samsung and 15 Fortune Global 500 companies. Information technology and electronics have also steadily replaced traditional, labor-intensive manufacturing sectors. However, printing and publishing and food and beverage production remain key industries in Seoul.
The job market in Seoul and South Korea as a whole has continued to expand, but the manufacturing and construction sectors have seen a decline in the number of available jobs in recent years. The youth unemployment rate is also on the rise, and employers face difficulties in attracting and retaining skilled talent.
Keller’s headhunting services can assist businesses seeking to grow their teams in Seoul with our customer-oriented approach and seasoned recruitment consultants.
Keller began as a traditional recruitment firm that employed a one-size-fits-all hiring approach. While this method was adequate for staffing generic roles, we soon realized it was ineffective for searches at the senior management level.
We discovered this during a collaboration with a high-profile client that required us to locate someone for a leadership position at their company. While we were successful at finding a professional with the right skill set and qualifications, they ultimately proved to be a poor match for the client’s work culture. This was because our approach had not taken the unique needs of our client’s business into consideration.
As a result of this failed placement, we resolved to adopt a more nuanced approach that would allow us to recruit for more high-profile roles. After implementing this shift, we saw a significant rise in our placement success rate for executive-level roles.
The change also had a positive impact on our standing among our competitors, helping us rise to the position of a leading executive recruitment firm in Seoul, South Korea, and beyond. Today, we maintain our reputation as a pioneer in executive search through continuous learning and keeping abreast of emerging industry trends, developments, and concerns.
Keller caters to companies of various sizes in Seoul, ensuring they get access to the human resources they need to prosper. We achieve this through our tailored executive search services, which require us to work closely alongside our clients’ HR departments.
Part of our services also involve providing support to businesses through a variety of HR functions. These include, but are not limited to, planning for a new generation of leaders, onboarding new hires, developing competitive compensation and benefits packages, and training existing leadership teams.
While we customize our recruitment strategy for every client, the steps we take from the beginning to the completion of a new assignment are typically the same. For example, we meet with the client at the beginning of every project to understand what they need most from candidates.
This information serves as a blueprint for the rest of the search and determines the type of professional we need to look for. It includes a breakdown of their technical and interpersonal skills, as well as their professional merits and credentials. Also included in our blueprint are details about the role itself, such as what is expected from candidates and the nature of employment (e.g., full-time or contract).
After we have developed a comprehensive profile for the ideal candidate, our headhunters can examine the market for someone who fits the bill. To make the search more effective, we utilize cutting-edge applicant-tracking technology that allows our recruiters to sift out professionals who do not match the client’s criteria.
This leaves us with a pool of suitable candidates who we proceed to evaluate through our rigorous screening process. This covers personality tests, skills-based interviews, and comprehensive background checks to ensure they are the best suited to the role.
Having thoroughly vetted each candidate, we present them to the client for final interviews.
Keller’s success in identifying world-class talent that surpasses all our clients’ expectations springs from a deep understanding of local market dynamics, superior standards, extensive industry connections, and a team of passionate recruiters.
When you partner with us, you get access to honest, reliable services that go beyond basic resume reviewing. You can, therefore, be confident that the candidates we recommend are the right match for your business vision and objectives.
Keller can connect employers with high-quality candidates across a broad range of economic sectors in Seoul, South Korea, such as:
Our headhunters are capable of recruiting candidates for jobs regardless of the operational level. From associates to executives, we have you covered. Although we specialize in direct-hire solutions, Keller can also identify individuals for temporary or contract roles if that is what our client requires. Here are some examples of job opportunities we cater for in Seoul:
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Keller is one of the leading executive search firms in Seoul with a track record of securing top talent for our clientele. Our success has been won over many years of refining our search method and developing a robust network of industry professionals that we rely on for recommendations and referrals.
Additionally, we employ some of the most skilled consultants the industry has to offer. They remain available throughout the entire search process, providing frequent updates and addressing questions, inquiries, and concerns.
Another reason to partner with Keller for your executive recruitment needs is our global reach, which allows us to source candidates from abroad should you require it. We also have access to additional talent resources due to our membership with NPAworldwide, plus the ability to reach candidates who may not respond to traditional recruitment methods. This means we have access to a large candidate database for specialized and niche roles that other recruitment agencies may not have.
Furthermore, our firm is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all candidates have a fair chance of qualifying for a role regardless of their demographics. We accomplish this by utilizing an unbiased evaluation process that only assesses candidates based on their professional accomplishments.
Finally, Keller knows the fundamental benefits of hiring the right personnel for business productivity and performance. As a result, we are devoted to supplying our clients with exceptional executive search solutions that will ultimately have a positive effect on their business operations and contribute to their prolonged success.
Keller will go the extra mile in acquiring the best candidates for every client because their success is a measure of our own.
We are also deeply committed to offering services that are rooted in honesty, transparency, and respect. Our consultants can be reached at any stage in the recruitment process and operate under a stringent ethical code that protects user information. You can, therefore, rest assured that your confidentiality will never be compromised, whether you are a client or a candidate.
Furthermore, we operate under a guarantee that promises to replace any candidate we recommend who fails to meet a client’s standards or departs from a position before the end of their 90-day probation. If a placement concern is brought to our attention within the aforementioned timeline, we will offer to perform another search at no extra charge.
Contact our offices for more details regarding our hiring processes, payment structure, et cetera, and allow us to help you find talent who will lead your business to new heights.
"Keller has been instrumental in helping us secure the best talent for our firm. Their personalized approach and attention to our specific needs have helped us identify and place strong leaders who are thriving in our company."
- Soo-Min P., HR & Operations Manager
"Keller has completely transformed our C-level recruitment process. Their deep understanding of the Seoul job market and commitment to finding the right fit was evident from the start."
- Eun-Ji Y., Managing Director
"We are extremely impressed with the quality of the candidates Keller recommended. Their efficiency and professionalism have made them our number-one choice for all our hiring needs."
- Ji-Hye M., CTO
Choosing an executive recruiter is no simple task as they do not all have the same values, nor do they offer the same quality of service. Therefore, it is in your company’s best interests to research executive recruiters in your area of expertise. Investigate each one to establish whether they will be able to assist you in the function or industry you operate in. Find out about their track record in placing similar roles and their reputation among employers and candidates. Examine their methods for sourcing candidates and the quality and scope of their professional connections. Also, check their fees to ensure you can afford them.
Executive recruiters are involved in identifying professionals for senior or specialized roles that are often difficult to fill. Unlike general recruiters, who tend to limit their search to individuals who are actively looking for new employment, executive recruiters often approach individuals who already have jobs.
A senior executive recruiter is a specialized professional who might be responsible for leading talent acquisition efforts as part of a team at an executive search firm.
We assist with recruitment of all positions from mid to senior level.
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Our dedicated senior consultants provide attention to detail at every stage of the search process, ensuring tailored results that exceed expectations.
Leveraging our extensive network, we identify and attract world-class leadership candidates from diverse backgrounds and locations.
We offer expert guidance to optimize your HR processes, enhancing efficiency, reducing workloads, and boosting employee retention and engagement.
Our consultants work to expedite search executions. Minimizing time-to-hire while seeking the best talent in the market.
Beyond recruitment, we provide value-added services from organizational health to leadership development programs.
Keller follows the highest industry standards when searching for leaders for its clients.
We contractually commit to replacing any hire that doesn't meet expectations.
We provide comprehensive evaluations, including personality insights, for all shortlisted candidates.
We protect our clients' interests by making their leadership teams off-limits for candidate sourcing. As trusted consultants, we prioritize our clients' organizational success.
A senior consultant and their team serve as your primary point of contact throughout the search process and maintain communication with you and the new hire.
We perform extensive background checks including credit, education, criminal, and employment history verification. We also process security checks where necessary.